Ashlee Matthews

Ashlee Matthews is a candidate for State House District 37 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State House District 37, Utah.

Incumbent State Representative in Salt Lake City, UT

Also running: Casey Saxton.

Ashlee Matthews is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Utah House District 37, first elected in 2020 and serving since 2021. She champions working-class families, advocating for people-centric policies over partisanship. A mother, she believes in the importance of parental voices in legislative decisions and seeks to bring fresh perspectives to her community, where her family is deeply rooted. Her policy priorities include infrastructure and mobility on the West Side, and strengthening wages and job benefits to support children and provide relief for working parents. She has sponsored legislation on issues such as school responses to sexual offenses, consumer protection, and pollinator programs. Representative Matthews actively serves on key committees including Business, Labor & Commerce, Ethics, Rules, and Transportation.